.The successful candidate will join the Thermal Storage department of the research centre. The position offered will imply involvement into the research in collaboration with the leading groups in this filed in Spain and across the EU. The selected candidate will perform the following tasks:- Design and synthesis of new TCMs optimized for long-term storage of solar or waste heat.- Characterization of thermal, chemical, structural and mechanical properties of the prepared materials and data analysis.- Ensure robust and durable systems by studying degradation mechanisms and developing mitigation measures.- Explore opportunities to expand and make systems competitive for practical applications by identifying strategies to reduce costs and optimize preparation processes.- Ensure an appropriate collaboration and knowledge dissemination strategy by publishing research results in relevant journals, presenting at conferences, participating in research events and fostering collaborations with industrial partners, academic institutions and research organizations.- Support, supervision and mentoring of doctoral and master's students.- Acquisition of competitive funding, both private and public, project management and project administration.Challenges:- Developing new thermochemical materials with the desired thermochemical behaviour- Ensuring the stability of the developed materials If you are interested in this new project, please send the following documents:Application form (available at www.Ciiae.Org/empleo).Copy of your identity documentCurriculum VitaeCopy of the qualifications that give access to the position.Motivation letter (specific for each position applied for)Letters of referenceWe recommend including a list or table with the justification of merits.List of R&D&I projectsProfessional experience. Include any supportingindicating in the subject Refa IJ-TC (THERMAL ENERGY STORAGE) to this e-mail address: ****** you can see, this is a public employment offer, so for any doubts or clarifications you may need, please visit the Fundecyt website to consult the DOETo be evaluated (adds points to the final evaluation)- Knowledge of the principles and applications of energy storage technologies, especially those related to thermochemical or sorptive energy storage.- To be valued, experience in synthesis and functionalization techniques of inorganic and/or porous materials.- Have completed specific training courses, relevant to the position offered.- Be the first author or corresponding author of scientific articles.- Demonstrated experience in supervising work (e.G. final bachelors or masters projects).- Number and relevance of research projects (national or international) in which the candidate has participated.- Principal investigator (IP) in R&D&I projects
